One Million Dollar Settlement
Thomas & Lawrence was hired by the estate of a local teenager who was
tragically killed in an accident. Although the persons responsible for
the accident carried liability insurance, the insurance company claimed that
the type of accident was not covered under the policy. Our attorneys
prevailed by demonstrating that the insurer’s position made no sense as
its construction of the insurance policy language would result in no insurance
coverage for almost every conceivable type of accident, making the insurance
which was paid for essentially worthless. The wrongful death case was settled
for the full amount of the insurance policy limits.
Another Appellate Victory Following oral argument, the First District Court of Appeal upheld a jury verdict in favor of our client. At trial, Thomas and Lawrence successfully convinced the jury that the defendant was 100% at fault for an auto accident. The Court of Appeals rejected the defendant's argument that our client should have been found to be at least partially at fault for the accident. Because of the Court of Appeal's ruling, our client has received the full amount of her judgment plus interest. $1,500,000.00 Settlement Reached Our client suffered significant injury in an accident that left her permanently disabled. Thanks to the settlement, she will be able to get top-rated medical care for her on-going problems. As a working mother and wife, the settlement will also help to replace her permanent loss of wages. Thomas & Lawrence Wins Trial. A Duval County jury returned a verdict in excess of $235,000.00 in favor of our client injured in an automobile accident that occurred on Jacksonville’s westside. Our client was eastbound on 103rd Street. The other driver was traveling westbound and was attempting to make a left turn across the eastbound lanes of traffic. That driver failed to yeild to our client’s oncoming vehicle resulting in a nearly head-on collision. Our client suffered fractures to both bones in her lower right leg, requiring surgery for the implantation of a steel rod. Prior to trial the defendant offered $130,000.00 to settle the case. Thomas & Lawrence wins appeal. Our client, a local oncologist, was sued by his former employer, the University of Florida, for allegedly violating a non-compete agreement. Thomas & Lawrence won the case by proving that the University had no legitimate business interest in preventing the doctor from continuing to work for a different employer. The University appealed, and the appellate court upheld our client's victory. |
